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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
What I like about the book is a non Mossad agent compiling stories from his various interviews with various folks to compile a multiple POV and reporting of the various missions Mossad has undertaken from an operational standpoint versus complete first person narratives that tend to be colored with personal glory. The interlinking of international spy agencies and governments and non state actors is an interesting mix the author brings up stating stories from the across world. A book worthy for those who have an academic interest in Mossad and its organisational setup and reach over the years under different leadership and situations. If you are looking for a spy thriller, Ian Fleming is a better shot.
A must read for anyone who wants a quick crash course in tradecraft, espionage and the art of covert intelligence. Think of it as Bond without the girls and the glamor - because at the end of every chapter you have to keep reminding yourself that this is real life and real events that are being written about. It's an epic inside into how a country's secret service fights covert battles to keep its people safe.
3.5
Relatively unbiased narration of the actions of Israel’s secret intelligence organisation, the Mossad. Therefore, it was quite informative
Relatively unbiased narration of the actions of Israel’s secret intelligence organisation, the Mossad. Therefore, it was quite informative
eh.
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In the world of smoke and mirrors that the world intelligence services operate in, Mossad are considered to be the best in terms of the quality and quantity of intelligence that they collect. AS well as that the missions that they undertake are audacious, brave and just a little bit foolhardy.
In this book, Thomas has brought together details of those missions and operations that Mossad has either undertaken, or has played a part in. Through his extensive contacts in a variety of intelligence services he has attempted to fill in the gaps in the public record of events or we were not even aware of in most cases. He covers events such as 9/11, the death of Diana, the horrendous rendition flights that the CIA undertook, the obliteration of the Syrian nuclear facility and lots more.
Whilst a lot of this was interesting, the book did drag. It is nearly 700 pages of closely typed text, and the mass os facts and detail does get overwhelming at times. With all of these types of books, you have to take them with a little salt, as I cannot believe every thing in here is true. But it does show Mossad as very proficient and brutal.
In this book, Thomas has brought together details of those missions and operations that Mossad has either undertaken, or has played a part in. Through his extensive contacts in a variety of intelligence services he has attempted to fill in the gaps in the public record of events or we were not even aware of in most cases. He covers events such as 9/11, the death of Diana, the horrendous rendition flights that the CIA undertook, the obliteration of the Syrian nuclear facility and lots more.
Whilst a lot of this was interesting, the book did drag. It is nearly 700 pages of closely typed text, and the mass os facts and detail does get overwhelming at times. With all of these types of books, you have to take them with a little salt, as I cannot believe every thing in here is true. But it does show Mossad as very proficient and brutal.